80-P9 · Functional practice · U15 up to adult
How to Penetrate the Low Block
How to Penetrate the Low Block is a functional practice for U15 up to adult teams (13 players, 50 × 45 yards) that works on movement, finishing and short passing.
Looking to break through a low block? This practice helps teams craft creative solutions to unlock compact defences & create opportunities.
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2:07 - Age group
- U15 up to adult
- Players
- 13 players
- Area
- 50 × 45 yards (1/2 Pitch)
- Time
- 25–35 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- Yes
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Functional practice
- Coach level
- Advanced (B Licence)
How it's set up
This functional practice takes place in a 45 by 50-yard area and focuses on developing solutions for moving and breaking down a low defensive block. We setup by splitting the area into three horizontal zones, with the opposition back 4 only allowed in the deepest zone and the midfield two allowed in the middle zone when defending. The objective for the team in possession is to move the ball and create opportunities to penetrate the low block and create goal scoring chances. We will work through four different solutions for the possession team to penetrate the low block and create attacking opportunities. If the defenders win possession, they can counter attack and finish in any of the three mini goals.
Key coaching points
- Solution 1: Penetrating Deep Runs
- Solution 2: Decoy runs to create space for teammates
- Solution 3: Quick switch to opposite winger
Also in the full practice
- 3 player questions to check understanding during the practiceIn Club
- The coach-led video (2:07) how to set it up and deliver itIn Club
- Add it to your team's Dugout drop it into a session plan with your warm-up and gameIn Club
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